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| Apr 11, 2008Toronto Star
PG Chaos theory, explains Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds), the hero of Chaos Theory , maintains that underlying patterns exist beneath the supposedly random movements of natural systems.
In both movies, however, emotional manipulation weighs too heavily in the delicate balance between comedy and sentiment.
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| Apr 10, 2008Chicago Sun-Times
American movies love that process, and the audience finds both phases of these characters' deconstruction innately satisfying to watch.
The filling consists of Frank ( Ryan Reynolds ), a compulsively punctual motivational speaker and author of the best-selling The Five-Minute Efficiency Trainer, which involves a heavy reliance on index cards.
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| Apr 11, 2008San Francisco Chronicle
The best-laid plans of efficiency expert Frank Allen repeatedly go haywire in the delightful romantic comedy "Chaos Theory.
By creating likable characters and putting them in situations that seem plausible, if a bit of a stretch
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| Apr 10, 2008popsyndicate.com
It seems the groom (Mike Erwin) has discovered some disturbing information about his fianc and cant seem to get past the news.
Theres also a solid appearance by Sarah Chalke as a seminar attendee and seductress wearing considerably less than what she dons in Scrubs .
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| Apr 10, 2008Boxoffice Magazine
Some turns in direction are subtle and charmingly rendered and, most notably, paired very, very well with performances to occasionally memorable effect.
Yet those moments are couched in a larger story that's quite generously traditional and director Marcos Siego, whose history in television is somewhat visible here, creates many opportunities to celebrate the traditionalism without smothering the sentiment with saccharine.
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| Apr 17, 2008Cinema Blend
Some scenes Chaos Theory are funny and touching, mostly the ones involving Jesse, but relying on a child to add sparkle to your film is cheating.
Chaos Theory is the sort insipid family drama that leaves audience members feeling softhearted and dumb, which means they are twice as likely to order dessert and to cross busy streets without looking both ways first.
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| Apr 10, 2008Film School Rejects
But even with those elements, Chaos Theory never gets that dark (the scene where he buys the shotgun is especially funny).
It's admittedly difficult to create something truly original - to connect to an audience in a new way - but Chaos Theory does this in leaps and bounds.
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| Apr 10, 2008Chicago Sun-Times
American movies love that process, and the audience finds both phases of these characters' deconstruction innately satisfying to watch.
The filling consists of Frank ( Ryan Reynolds ), a compulsively punctual motivational speaker and author of the best-selling The Five-Minute Efficiency Trainer, which involves a heavy reliance on index cards.
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| Apr 11, 2008zap2it.com
Indeed, everyone in "Chaos Theory" is adorable.
Equal parts contrivance, derivation and charm, "Chaos Theory" entertains for stretches, thanks to a highly appealing cast.
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Hollywood Reporter, US
Reynolds capably navigates those constantly shifting twists and turns, but it's at the expense of any sort of character credibility.
The few moments when it does manage to stumble into a semblance of a comic groove, the film -- directed by Marcos Siega ("Pretty Persuasion") from a blunt-edged script by Daniel Taplitz ("Breakin' All the Rules") -- suggests an ersatz "American Beauty," but the effect proves fleeting.
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